Knife Attack At Ufa State Medical University: Six Injured, Including Indian Students

Russia: Six people, including four Indian students, were injured in a knife attack inside a university hostel in the city of Ufa in the Republic of Bashkortostan. As soon as the news came, there was an atmosphere of fear in every house in India.

What exactly happened at that time?

A 15-year-old boy entered the sports hall of the hostel carrying a knife. All the children who were sitting or playing there were suddenly attacked. Before anyone could understand anything, someone could scream; the knife had already been used. When the police came, he protested, and he attacked the two police officers, injuring them. The attacker also stabbed himself.

Who did this boy turn out to be?

According to the police, he is a 15-year-old teenager. Currently he is admitted to a children's hospital; his condition is critical. It was also heard at some places that there might be a link to some extremist or neo-Nazi group, but right now these are just talks. Investigation is going on, nothing can be said for sure.

How is the condition of our four students?

All four Indian boys are injured. The condition of some is still said to be critical, the rest have been kept in the local hospital. The doctors are fully engaged.

What did the embassy and the government do?

Indian embassy in Moscow immediately went into turmoil. It described this as a very tragic incident and is constantly talking to Russian officials so that the injured get the best treatment in the first place. The Kazan Consulate has also become active. Their people have reached Ufa or are on their way. All the details were sent to the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. The government reiterated that the safety of every Indian studying abroad is paramount. No stone will be left unturned.

What is happening now?

Ufa police and administration are investigating with full force. This small town, 1200 kilometers away from Moscow, is in the headlines these days. The layers of truth are still being revealed. How terrible this moment must have been for the boys who had gone thousands of miles away to study MBBS